McKenzie Physical Therapy Technique

Grappin Clinic • August 10, 2021

Absolute Best Exercise for Sciatica & Herniated Disc- McKenzie Approach

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Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the absolute best exercise for treating sciatica and a herniated disc. (In their opinion) They demonstrate the McKenzie technique or approach in video below. Used in 38 countries, the McKenzie technique is very popular.

The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is an internationally researched and acclaimed system of assessment and management for spinal and extremity musculoskeletal disorders developed by New Zealand Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. It has been widely used all over the world for more than 60 years.

Clinicians trained in the MDT system are able to assess and classify all complaints of the musculoskeletal system. That means that if a problem is coming from the spine, extremity joints, muscles or tendons, then a MDT evaluation is appropriate. An MDT clinician will be able to identiy if MDT is indicated, what management strategy is best, and outline a predicted recovery pathway.

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